Tanja Dromnes

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Reliable and competent translator and proofreader, English-Norwegian and Spanish-Norwegian

Testimonial “I've worked with Tanja Dromnes for several years. Tanja has translated and done proofreading of both academic texts as well as fiction. She is very thorough and professional. Her work has always been very punctually delivered.” Wladimir Chavez Vaca, Østfold University College, Norway

“Tanja has always exceeded our expectations, and she delivers quality on time. Highly recommended!” Adepto Norway

About me Reliable and competent translator and proofreader with master’s degree in English. Extensive experience in the education sector. • Master in English and education with emphasis on narratology, literature, and the role of literature in language teaching • Nordic languages university level, with Norwegian as a second language as specialization • Spanish university level • Experience in translation and proofreading of subtitles

Skills • Specialized in following disciplines: literature; education and pedagogy; subtitling, translation and proofreading • Additional fields of interest: films, fiction and documentaries; parenting; foods and beverage; sport and fitness; hotel and tourism; holistic and alternative philosophy • Knowledge of MS Office, EZTitles, Trados 2015 (basic user) • Languages: • Norwegian: native • English: fluent spoken and written. Level C1 / C2 • Spanish: very good spoken and written. Level B2 / C1

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Publications Dromnes, Tanja (Book). Storytelling – In Our Minds and in the Classroom. A Narratological and Didactic Analysis of Sherman Alexie’s The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (1993). Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. 2011. Dromnes, Tanja (Master thesis). “Storytelling – In Our Minds and in the Classroom. A Narratological and Didactic Analysis of Sherman Alexie’s The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (1993).” University of Tromsø: spring 2010. Dromnes, Tanja (Article in Journal of Literature and Culture, coauthor). ”The Distribution and Frequency of the Terms ”Pride” and ”Prejudice” in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.” University of Tromsø: Nordlit, spring 2009, No. 24, 151 - 171.

Experience Throughout my professional career, two things recur like a common thread. Those are working with language and literature and working with the education of and communication with children, adolescents and adults.

2016/today: Freelance translator and teacher of Norwegian as a second language 2008/today: Teacher of Norwegian, English and Spanish. Lower secondary school. Kvaløysletta school. Tromsø, Norway 2016/today: Foster mother 2012/2016: Freelance assignments as a translator and proofreader. Østfold University College. Halden, Norway 2014/2015: Contact teacher and subject teacher of Norwegian and English. Upper secondary school. The Norwegian School Costa Blanca. Alfaz del Pi, Spain 2013/2014: Subject teacher of Norwegian as a second language. Adult immigrants. Folkeuniversitetet. Tromsø, Norway 2011/13: Subject teacher of Norwegian as a second language. Adult immigrants. Voksenopplæringa. Tromsø, Norway 1996/2006: Foster mother 1998/99: One year stay in Torrevieja, Spain, on maternity leave 1989/91: Assistant. Nif-kindergarten. Oslo 1987/88: Au-pair. Rome. Italy Tanja Dromnes • • •

Qualifications 2015/16: Spanish, specialization in Spanish literature and culture; language in context - dialectology. 30 credits. Østfold University College. Halden, Norway 2012/13: Norwegian as a second language. 30 credits. University of Bergen. Bergen, Norway 2010/12: Spanish language and culture. 60 credits. University of Nordland. Bodø, Norway 2008/2012: Spanish. Various summer courses. Up to level B2 2003/2010: Master in English and education, literature and language teaching, 300 + 20 credits (of which 60 in Nordic). University of Tromsø. Tromsø, Norway 1993: Italian. Language courses. Torre di Babele. Rome, Italy. Level A1 1991: German. Language course. Oslo Cathedral School. Oslo, Norway. Level A1 1988 and 93: Italian. Language courses at the Norwegian Cultural Institute. Oslo and language schools in Rome, Italy 1985/86: Exchange student. Pine Plains, New York, U.S.A.

Memberships • Proz.com: http://www.proz.com/profile/2232311 • The Norwegian Association of Graduate Teachers

Hobbies and interests

Besides the interest in language and literature, the teaching and reading, I like dancing and doing yoga. I cycle and go hiking in the mountains as much as the weather permits and I often go to the gym. I’m not fanatic, though; I believe in balance ☺ And, although I am not the world's best chef, I’m very fond of good food and love a dining table surrounded by a crowd of family and friends.